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Shards

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Parts 49
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Reads 3,439
Votes 365
Parts 49
Time 5h 35m

randomwordythings

Being the daughter of the most powerful people in a prosperous country has given Octavia numerous responsibilities, burdens, and a target on her back. This target has been constantly aimed at since she was a child and is aimed at again when Octavia, along with others, is abducted by members of the Chrome Rebellion - the most notorious rebel group in the nation's history. Heading the operation is the unstable, unpredictable, loony leader of the rebellion: Shard. And Octavia becomes his personal prisoner.

For the second time, Octavia's life is turned upside down. She must survive the dangers of being a hostage. Dangers range from dodging actual bullets to enduring mental manipulation. She cannot even find solace in being returned home with a ransom payment like the other hostages because Shard keeps her ransom a secret from those trying to get the hostages back. Most of Shard's own Chromies don't know what her price is, either.

Few understand and know how this secret ransom works. But, when Octavia finds out, her life goes from being turned upside down to being completely shattered.


~Science Fiction
~Dystopian
~Thriller
~New Adult


**Suggested audience of 15+ for gun violence, other forms of violence, and mild language.
**Cover created by @WillaWindrow 
**This story will soon be appearing on Royal Road! Hope to see you there ^.^
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Thank you so much for checking out Shards. This was originally a short story, but ever since I finished it, I thought about expanding on it, and now I am. I plan on making this my first not-short story. 

Don't be afraid to leave a comment and/or a vote. I'd love to hear from you! I hope you enjoy \^.^/

Updates to Shard may be a bit wonky especially when the semester is in because classes gotta come first (as much as I wish they didn't), and I'm still in the writing process for Shards. But it will be my goal/hope to update once a week.All Rights Reserved

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You're My Always And Forever ~ Shu X Valt

Shu Kurenai becomes an assassin after his former best friend dies. He takes a very harsh turn in life, and will murder anyone he suspects killed his friend. He earned the name Red Eye after killing his first target which wasn't the murderer of his friend. Without the murderous mask on, he becomes a K-Pop idol that everyone loves dearly. But when he accidentally breaks into the wrong house, someone finds out his true identity. Fortunately, the person who has Shu unmasked is drunk and will forget everything about Shu, and Shu escapes once again. Valt Aoi becomes an FBI agent assigned to the murderous Red Eye case. One night, he gets dumped by his girlfriend and decides to get drunk at a bar. When he gets home that night, he finds an injured albino-like boy sitting in front of a broken window unconscious. But drunken Valt decides to let the criminal go once they wake. In the morning of the next day, he accidentally stumbles upon Shu's house and suddenly remembers that Shu was Red Eye. Will Shu ever find the murder of his former best friend, or will Valt stop him before he can? Shu x Valt ◼◻◼◻◼◻◼◻◼◻◼◻◼ "No, Shu. I can't.." I murmured, afraid of the jump before me. "Do you trust me?" He mouthed as the blaring sirens grew closer. "O-of course." I nodded hesitantly back. "Take my hand." I did as told and I took it. "If we don't make it, just know I always love you." And with that, I stared crazed at my partner as we jumped from the roof, but he only smiled and said, "You're my always and forever." ◼◻◼◻◼◻◼◻◼◻◼◻◼ I don't own the show, or characters, or images. However, I do own the storyline, don't steal it. (I will sue. Jk. Don't steal, that's crappy.) ~Kaori121410